In CA Alimony and Child Support Matters Expense Deductions on the Tax Returns of Small Business Owners Will Be Carefully Reviewed by the Court
Business Owners: Why Your Tax Return Doesn’t Dictate Support in California: When Addressing Alimony and Child Support Matters Expense Deductions on the Tax Returns of Small Business Owners Will Be Carefully Reviewed by the Court If you own a small business or are divorcing someone who does (or you are in a child support… Read More »
Securing Your Future: A Comprehensive Guide to California Parentage Actions and Choosing the Right Attorney
Securing Your Future: A Comprehensive Guide to California Parentage Actions and Choosing the Right Attorney For parents who were never married, establishing a legal relationship with their child—and securing court orders for custody, visitation, and support—requires navigating the legal system through what is known in California as a Parentage Action, formerly known as a Paternity… Read More »
California Child Support Enforcement: What Happens If a Parent Owes Past Due Child Support?
California Child Support Enforcement: What Happens If a Parent Owes Past Due Child Support? If you are a parent who hasn’t received support which is due, or if you are a parent who is falling into “arrears” (past-due support), you should address the issue immediately, not ignore it. Here is what you need to know… Read More »
Understanding Imputed Income in California Child Support Calculations: A Practical Guide for Parents
Understanding Imputed Income in California Child Support Calculations A Practical Guide for Parents Introduction Calculating child support in California is designed to ensure children receive adequate financial support from both parents. The process relies on accurate disclosure of each parent’s income. However, what happens when a parent fails to disclose, minimizes, or reduces their income… Read More »
How is Child Support Determined and Ordered in Los Angeles, Orange County and other So Cal Family Courts?
In California, child support is determined using a mathematical formula codified in Family Code Section 4055. The most important factors are the respective incomes of the parents, and the amount of time the parents have the children in their physical custody. Guideline Support In California, the “guideline support amount” is the child support amount determined… Read More »